Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Tone King |
| Type: | Electric Guitar Amplifier | Amplifier Type: | Combo |
| Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube | Impedance (ohms): | 8ohm |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | Imperial Combo |
| UPC: | 889406817586 |
UP FOR SALE THIS GORGEOUS BLACK AND CREAM LIMITED EDITION AMP, BOUGHT NEW AND SAVED IN VIRTUALLY NEW CONDITION. I DIDN'T PLAYED ON IT TOO MUCH, JUST TRIED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND AMAZED OF IT'S SOUND. ALWAYS KEPT UNDER IT'S FABRIC COVER, CLEAN AND FRESH. SELLING ALL MY HOME MUSICAL STUDIO STUFF. The 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Imperial comes loaded with a 12" Celestion G12M Creamback. It's built using a hand-wired circuit board like the older model Tone Kings of the early 90's. Rest assured, all the same dynamics, tone, and responsive feel of the amp is still retained in this commemorative edition. To top it off, Tone King has included a model specific built in Ironman attenuator, normally a $750 upgrade! The attenuator gives you 6 different levels of attenuation all the way down to -36db, making it suitable for those seeking "bedroom levels." The Tone King Imperial Amp recreates the tone and vibe of a vintage Fender amp and builds upon that even further. This 20 watt, all tube, combo truly captures that classic blackface sound in it's rhythm channel. The tone is easily identified by the Princeton or Deluxe Reverb lovers, but with more of an organic feel, like a classic tweed deluxe. You get the expected shimmery cleans, but you also have the gritty overdrive that this type of amplifier is known for. With that, you get an improved ability to control the timbre and expression of the notes with your fingering and pick attack. The Imperial features two channels, the Rhythm Channel, and the Lead Channel. 1) Rhythm Channel - Controls are Volume, Treble, and Bass. Here is where you'll find those beloved lower wattage Fender Blackface tones, such as the Princeton or the Deluxe Reverb. You'll get everything from clean to dirty based upon your pick attack, just like a well tuned tweed deluxe. One of the things that so many people love about the Imperial is that it's a much more user friendly amp than some of the vintage amps, allowing you to control your dynamics and expression more easily. 2) Lead Channel - Controls are Volume, Tone, and Mid-Bite. The Mid-Bite circuit is exclusive to Tone King and it allows you to completely change the overdrive character. When off, the amp reacts like a Tweed Deluxe, with all the dynamics and clean/dirtyrange you'd expect. Play soft, and you get those nice silky cleans, but dig in hard with your pick, and the amp starts to growl in a very controllable way, if that makes sense. Crank up the volume, and the tone gets fatter, thicker, looser, and just downright nasty. Just the way you want it! Now, as you turn up the Mid Bite control, the low end starts to tighten up a bit, which gives it more of a British feel. The chords become somewhat chunky like the early Marshalls. Reverb: It's utilizes an all tube reverb circuit with a dual spring long tank for a phenomenally thick and lush reverb. Tremolo: Tone King uses Bias Modulation Tremolo. What this means is the current to the output tubes is modulated to give the volume fluctuations. This is one of the nicest sounding trems on the market, and absolutely cannot be replicated by a mere pedal. It can also be turned on and off via the supplied footswitch. Specs: Output Power: 20W Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6 Preamp Tubes: 4x12AX7, 1x12AT7 Rectifier Tube: 5AR4 Preamp Channels: 2 (Rhythm, Lead) Rhythm Channel Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass Lead Channel Controls: Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite Reverb: Tube driven, full-size 2-spring long pan Tremolo: Bias modulation type (YES!) Footswitch: Included; controls both channel switching and tremolo Cabinet: Dovetail jointed birch with solid pine baffle board Weight: 30lbs Dimensions: 22"(w) x 10"(d) x 19"(t) |